Microbiology

Notes discussing the efficacy of vaccination programmes using the smallpox vaccinne, the polio vaccine, the MMR vaccine and the rotavirus vaccine, as examples. These notes are for a clinical microbiology module taught in the third year of a biomedical science degree.

Notes on the topic of epidemiology for a clinical microbiology module taught in the third year of a biomedical science degree. Notes cover basic epidemiological definitions including; prevalence, incidence, emerging diseases, re-emerging diseases, case fatality rate, and mortality rate. The notes discuss what defines a case as well as notifiable diseases. Mathematical models in epidemiology are discussed, including attack rate, basic reproduction rate, and net reproductive rate.

Notes covering the topic of toxins produced by microorganisms to aid in survival and in defence against the host immune system. This topic is taught in a clinical microbiology module on the third year of a biomedical science degree. These notes cover the mechanisms of action of the toxins produced by microorganisms, and human diseases caused by such toxins, including; botulism, tetanus, cholera, shigellosis, and food-poisoning.

Notes on the topic of infection in compromised host for a clinical microbiology module taught on the third year of a biomedical science degree course. Notes cover fungal and parasitic infections in compromised hosts.